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Shady Microsoft Plugin Pokes “Critical” Hole In Firefox Security
4:40AM Sean Fallon | Microsoft has acknowledged that they slipped the .NET Framework Assistant plugin into Firefox via Windows Update this past February, and that it has poked a “critical” hole in the browser’s security (effectively bringing Firefox down to IE’s level). More »
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Mozilla Whines About Apple Being First In Browser Ballot Screen
4:00AM Jesus Diaz | After getting cornered by the European Union, Microsoft offered a reasonable solution to the web browser monopoly dilemma: Let users choose whatever browser they want. Now, the developers of Firefox are whining about who’s first in the web setup screen. More »
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9:20AM Don Nguyen | Though Internet Explorer has been panned for lack of web-standard compliance, many are forced to use the browser because of stubborn IT departments. Fortunately, Google has issued its latest “up yours” to Microsoft with the Chrome Frame plug-in for IE. More »
Internet Explorer, Now Powered By Google Chrome
9:20AM Don Nguyen | Though Internet Explorer has been panned for lack of web-standard compliance, many are forced to use the browser because of stubborn IT departments. Fortunately, Google has issued its latest “up yours” to Microsoft with the Chrome Frame plug-in for IE. More »
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If You’re Still Using IE6, You’re Stealing Food From Starving People
10:00AM Matt Buchanan | For every copy of Internet Explorer 8 downloaded from here, Microsoft donates $US1.15 to Feeding America—but if you upgrade from IE6, they’ll double their donation. Even if you switch to Firefox immediately, help give Microsoft’s money away: [BrowserFortheBetter]
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Microsoft Exec Claims Firefox’s Billion Downloads Is Probably Bull
3:50AM Jesus Diaz | This is Amy Barzdukas, a general manager in charge of Microsoft’s Internet Explorer. And she may be smiling in the photo, but nowadays she’s bitching a lot. The reason? Firefox one billion downloads claim: More »
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1:57AM John Herrman | An hour with the Zune HD inspired a moment of rapture for CNET reporter Donald Bell, who breathlessly told the world “I am tentatively reaffirming my faith in Microsoft.” Reading his review, it’s easy to see why. More »
Zune HD Reviewed: Beautiful Hardware, Clever Software, And… A Decent Browser?
1:57AM John Herrman | An hour with the Zune HD inspired a moment of rapture for CNET reporter Donald Bell, who breathlessly told the world “I am tentatively reaffirming my faith in Microsoft.” Reading his review, it’s easy to see why. More »
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Microsoft Gives Europeans Choice Of Browser Instead Of None By Default
11:00AM Rosa Golijan | Microsoft’s newest attempt to appease the EU is to create a system in which end users can choose their browsers. (Imagine that! Choice!) This is a change from Microsoft’s previous offer to remove Internet Explorer completely from Windows 7. More »
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US State Department Rejects Firefox Due To “Expense Questions”
12:20PM Dan Nosowitz | At a State Department townhall conducted by Secretary Clinton, a staffer asked why Internet Explorer is mandated, while Firefox has been security-approved for the “entire intelligence community.” The answer? A whole lot of bullshit, especially the insane citing of “expense.” More »
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Microsoft Warns Users Of Serious Security Hole In Software
10:11AM Dan Nosowitz | Microsoft is warning users of Windows XP or Windows Server 2003 that a security hole in certain parts of Internet Explorer allows hackers to remotely install malicious viruses on unsuspecting users. The company is currently working to fix the breach.
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2:00PM Nick Broughall | So it appears that Microsoft has given up on trying to compete with Firefox on a simple feature for feature basis, and instead has opted to go for bribery in an effort to get people to download IE8. More »
Microsoft Resorts To Bribing People Away From Firefox
2:00PM Nick Broughall | So it appears that Microsoft has given up on trying to compete with Firefox on a simple feature for feature basis, and instead has opted to go for bribery in an effort to get people to download IE8. More » 
